Megapress XL from Viega Connects Steel Pipes Up to 4 Inches Size in Seconds
With its Megapress piping system , Viega enables pressing of thick-walled steel pipes in sizes from ⅜ of an inch to 2 inches . Thanks to the new XL connectors , Megapress can now also be used in large-scale installations . Viega has additionally developed the Pressgun press booster to work in conjunction with the connectors . As a result , even the new 2½ , 3 and 4 inch sizes can be pressed in seconds .
Installations comprising thick-walled steel pipes to DIN EN 10255 , DIN EN 10220 / 10216-1 and DIN EN 10220 / 10217-1 are often still welded , and in some cases bolted or joined by couplings . Thanks to Viega , cold press connecting technology is now establishing itself in those applications too . With the Megapress piping system , thick-walled steel pipes with rough surfaces up to 2 inches can be pressed with ease . With no open flame , and so no fire risk , a safe , reliably leak-tight pipe connection is created in just a few seconds , and can be immediately subjected to full loading . With the addition to the system of the Megapress XL , those processing advantages now also apply for thickwalled steel pipes in 2½ , 3 and 4 inch sizes .
Pressing up to 80 percent faster than welding With the Megapress XL connectors , the pressing is carried out using a so-called press booster , tailored to the specific system , which can be driven by any Viega press machine from Type 2 up to and including Pressgun 5 . With this specially developed press force booster , even the new XL connectors can be pressed in a matter of seconds . Depending on size , time savings are as much as 80 percent compared to welding .
Its light weight , carrying strap and ergonomically styled handle make the Pressgun press booster safe and easy to use . It makes pipe installations up to and including 4 inch size much easier , even when working at height and in tight spaces .
Extensive range with the “ SC-Contur ” quality advantage Megapress XL connectors are made of steel and coated with zinc-nickel . The sealing element is made of FKM , and is rated for operating temperatures up to 140 ° C . An extensive range of sleeves , elbows , adapters , reducers , T-pieces and flanges provide solutions for virtually any installation .
Like all Viega press connectors , the new Megapress XL connectors feature the “ SC- Contur ”. This designed-in leakiness in the unpressed state ensures that any mistakenly unpressed connectors are immediately detected in the leakage test . After pressing the connection is permanently leak-tight .
The Megapress XL range has acquired a number of key approvals right from market launch : VdS approval for sprinkler systems ; TÜV approval for compressed air and heating systems ; and approvals from DNV / GL , LR and RINA for shipbuilding .
36 Construction Leaders • May 2017